Hiring! Creative Director Duration: Initial 6 MonthsLocation: Hybrid working in the London office -open to remoteRate: £300-£330 per dayEngagement: Inside IR35 Job Description: Experienced Creative Director who will be responsible for the E2E delivery of creative campaigns from the in-house Novartis creative team. This role combines strategic thinking, creative leadership, hands-on creative development, internal stakeholder management and modern production knowledge to deliver stand-out and effective campaigns. Confident using AI-powered tools to streamline workflows, accelerate delivery, and elevate creative quality, with a strong emphasis on speed, clarity, and effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Campaign DevelopmentLead the development of creative ideas from initial concepts through to fully formed creative campaignsTranslate strategy into clear, compelling creative directions – ensuring creative work is insight-led, distinctive, and fit for purposeContribute directly to creative delivery where needed, including:Creative concepting and ideationCopywriting and/or visualizationPresentation developmentEnsure creative outputs are polished, coherent, and ready for stakeholder or participant reviewOversee the preparation of creative stimuli for qualitative and quantitative research, including:Concept boards and narrativesVisual territories and mock-upsEarly-stage campaign ideasOversee the production of creative assets and campaign materials, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and brand guidelines Team & Workflow ManagementSupervise cross-functional teams (art directors, copywriters, designers, copywriters – internal and freelance), assigning tasks and monitoring bandwidth to balance workloadsManage creative processes from brief to delivery, working with Creative Operations leads and Project Managers to create timelines, scope documents, and track creative hoursPrioritize projects based on business needs, facilitate inter-departmental communication, and refine SOPs for smooth project flowCollaborate closely with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams and key markets – taking on and managing feedback to refine creative work according to business challenges and needsTrack project progress, identify risks, and implement tools or processes to optimize efficiency and continuous improvementEnsure projects are delivered on time, in scope, on brief, and to a high creative standard AI-Enabled Creative WorkflowUse AI tools to accelerate ideation, iteration, and productionApply AI responsibly to enhance creative quality, efficiency, and consistencyContinuously explore and integrate new tools that improve creative workflows and delivery speed Creative LeadershipContribute to creative thought leadership within Novartis through active development of creative forums and internal creative eventsInitiate and lead creative projects outside of traditional brand campaigns, finding and developing opportunities for award-winning creative work that solve real needs across the business Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Creative Director in pharmaceutical and healthcare advertisingStrong concept development and storytelling skillsHands-on capability in copywriting, design and creative production (not purely conceptual)Strong working knowledge of AI tools for creative development and productionAbility to balance strategic thinking with practical executionComfortable working at pace and managing multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience working with cross-functional teamsBackground in brand, innovation, research, or insight-led creative workFamiliarity with both qualitative and quantitative research environments What Success Looks LikeCreative campaigns and content from the internal creative team are elevated, effective and celebratedCreative projects move quickly and smoothly from concept to deliveryIn-house creative team capacity is managed and scaled with agility through high-delivery periodsCreative leadership is established and the in-house Novartis creative team are known internally for cut-through creative solutionsAI tools are used to save time without sacrificing creative qualityStakeholders trust creative outputs to be both inspiring and practicalProjects feel well-led, well-paced, and creatively strong from start to finish
Nokwanda Khanyile
